Computer and video games: 5,000 fans celebrate new games at Gamescom opening show
August 2026, 22:00 At the fair until Sunday significantly more than 1,600 exhibitors present themselves
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August 2026, 22:00 At the fair until Sunday significantly more than 1,600 exhibitors present themselves. At the start of the world's largest computer game and video game fair Gamescom, around 5,000 spectators celebrated new games. As a result, Germany has difficulty as a gaming location in global competition. At least 350,000 visitors are expected, some of them costumed as cosplayers.
Furthermore, Computer and video games: 5,000 fans celebrate new games at Gamescom opening show. “And despite everything, developers around the world are doing everything they can to build new games – whether in big teams or in small indie teams,” Keighley told the Opening Night Live show. Two thirds of the exhibitors come from abroad, companies from Asia are strongly represented.
In addition, Industry has great economic potential The industry is also gaining economic importance, in the digital age the visual possibilities are getting better and the number of gamers is increasing.
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August 2026, 22:00 At the fair until Sunday significantly more than 1,600 exhibitors present themselves. At the start of the world's largest computer game and video game fair Gamescom, around 5,000 spectators celebrated new games.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAs a result, Germany has difficulty as a gaming location in global competition.
reliability low1/3 sourcesAt least 350,000 visitors are expected, some of them costumed as cosplayers.
reliability low1/3 sourcesComputer and video games: 5,000 fans celebrate new games at Gamescom opening show.
reliability low1/3 sources“And despite everything, developers around the world are doing everything they can to build new games – whether in big teams or in small indie teams,” Keighley told the Opening Night Live show.
reliability low1/3 sourcesTwo thirds of the exhibitors come from abroad, companies from Asia are strongly represented.
reliability low1/3 sourcesIndustry has great economic potential The industry is also gaining economic importance, in the digital age the visual possibilities are getting better and the number of gamers is increasing.
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